On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a refreshed Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations trip to Rome. Peter O'Mahony is the latest old stager to commit to club and country. And Jeremy Davidson has returned to coaching in France.
Feb 20, 2023•4 min
Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Shane in studio to discuss the weekend's URC and looks ahead to the return of Six Nations action. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Feb 20, 2023•21 min
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Connacht and Leinster's respective outings in the URC. Dragons centre Jack Dixon speaks out on the uncertainty engulfing Welsh rugby. Alan Quinlan has his say on Munster's latest signing
Feb 17, 2023•9 min
Alan Quinlan broke down the squad he would send to the Rugby World Cup on current form. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow
Feb 17, 2023•26 min
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Irish defence coach Simon Easterby on Tadhg Beirne's ankle injury. We also bring you news of Irish scrum-half Kathryn Dane, who has revealed she suffered a brain haemorrhage at team training three months ago. And we have team news ahead of Munster and Ulster's matches in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow.
Feb 16, 2023•7 min
Ex-Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to give his take on Ireland's front row depth as the Men in Green stay on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #Effor...
Feb 16, 2023•20 min
Joe Molloy was joined by former rugby professional Andrew Dunne and Irish Times journalist Gerry Thornley on Wednesday Night Rugby! (01:00) Tickets, sky-cam & no songs to sing - thoughts from Saturday's game. (14:00) Ireland 32-19 France: How the game was won. (39:00) Hugo Keenan signs his first central contract. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Feb 15, 2023•56 min
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Hugo Keenan's contract extension. We get the latest on the potential for strike action among Welsh players. Uini Atonio has gotten off lightly from his tackle on Rob Herring. And Ronan O'Gara has escaped another ban in France.
Feb 15, 2023•5 min
Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM to give his thoughts Ireland's 32-19 win over France in a Six Nations thriller. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Feb 15, 2023•22 min
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to break down the second weekend of games in the Six Nations, including a first victory for Andy Farrell's side against France in four years. (0:00) - Visiting the Ireland camp last week. (09:02) - Absorbing contest between Ireland and France. (20:31) - The variety in the Irish attack and how they're hard to stop. (26:22) - Sexton's incredible rugby IQ. (33:00) - Which World Cup team should Ireland fear? (39:32) - Is Owen Farrell still the man fo...
Feb 14, 2023•50 min
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Andy Friend says a new Connacht head coach is 'imminent', provinces prepare for return to URC action and Brian O'Driscoll reacts to Ireland's massive win over France.
Feb 14, 2023•7 min
REACT Rugby's Derek McNamara joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to bring the full stats and main findings from Ireland's thrilling 32-19 win over France in the Six Nations. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Feb 14, 2023•25 min
It was a big weekend for Ireland, so Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have a full breakdown of how our Munstermen fared, as well as all that's to come when The Ospreys arrive into Thomond on Friday night... Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Feb 13, 2023•47 min
Joe was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and former Munster and Leinster player Liam Toland on Monday Night Rugby. Following Ireland's 32-19 defeat of France on Saturday, the lads considered where both teams are headed with the World Cup in mind later this year. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Feb 13, 2023•49 min
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from the Ireland camp after Saturday's win over France, and it's not good from Tadhg Beirne's perspective. Uini Atonio's been cited for his challenge on Rob Herring. There's more good noises from Munster regarding RG Snyman. And bad news for the English Championship leaders.
Feb 13, 2023•7 min
Resident OTB AM rugby pundit Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward to discuss Ireland's 32-19 win over France in the Six Nations. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Feb 13, 2023•32 min
Six Nations winner with Ireland Fiona Hayes joined OTB's Joe Molloy to look back on yesterday's big win over France. They discussed if this is the start of a glorious year, why the depth chart is so bountiful and Antonio's tackle. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Feb 12, 2023•26 min
Ireland rugby legend Ronan O'Gara joins Joe Molloy to discuss Ireland's huge Six Nations victory over France, Ross Byrne as Ireland's new backup out-half and the ever-improving Garry Ringrose. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Feb 12, 2023•31 min
Former Leinster and Connacht flyhalf Andy Dunne spoke with Stephen Doyle following Ireland's 32-19 victory over France in the #GuinnessSixNations to keep their hopes of a #GrandSlam alive. Rugby on Off The Ball in association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Feb 11, 2023•15 min
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest update on Conor Murray's involvement in Saturday's Six Nations test with France. We hear from John Fogarty on battling the heft of the French pack. Plus, Steve Borthwick explains breaking up the Farrell/Smith axis with England
Feb 10, 2023•8 min
Author of 'Le Coq: A Journey to the Heart of French Rugby' Peter Bills joined Ger Gilroy to discuss his book all about the history, passion, and vibrance of French rugby ahead of the World Cup at the end of this year. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Feb 10, 2023•18 min
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM for his final thoughts ahead of Ireland's massive game against France in the Six Nations on Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow...
Feb 10, 2023•23 min
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's meeting with France. There's major upheaval in the Wales camp following their defeat to Ireland. And the latest on the sorry situation at what were the Worcester Warriors.
Feb 09, 2023•10 min
Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt and The Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor are with Nathan Murphy for The Six Nations Show. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Feb 09, 2023•33 min
Matt Williams joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM as Ireland take on France in a seismic Six Nations showdown at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Feb 09, 2023•20 min
We've no Munster action, but a lot of Ireland talk on all levels to discuss on this week's episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Feb 08, 2023•45 min
Gerry Thornley and Andy Dunne joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby were the lads were bullish about Ireland's chances against France. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Ross Byrne's Irish revival. (10:05) - Ireland's comfortable afternoon in Cardiff. Silencing the crowd. (18:09) - Structured creativity under Andy Farrell. (30:08) - What can we expect between Ireland and France. (42:00) England don't look great.
Feb 08, 2023•51 min
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, we have early team news from the French camp as Jonathan Sexton responds to Romain Ntamack's 'favourites' comments. There's awful news from Munster regarding Andrew Conway's fitness. Steve Borthwick has made some surprising changes to his England squad. And Brodie Retallick is to have a former Ulster player as a teammate next year.
Feb 08, 2023•6 min
Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon catch up with statistician Derek McNamara about the opening weekend of the Six Nations. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Feb 08, 2023•21 min
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to look back at the opening weekend of this year's Six Nations Championship. 🏉 on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - "I've played against eight of that Welsh team and I've been retired for nine years." (7:43) - Ireland continuing to move in the right direction, praise for Keenan and Doris. (23:35) - Ringrose's explosiveness. (27:57) - Ireland v France preview. French under-par in Rome. (36:00) - Sexton's nerves, Scotland retain the ...
Feb 07, 2023•51 min